Hello Nick. This is a great video. Question, my 2014 f150 snapped the transmission line off and I lost 8 quarts of fluid on the freeway. Fixed line and filled it up, Now it slips or doesn’t down shift correctly. Any temp fix to improve the shifting while I save up for a rebuild (pull valve body and clean ports etc)? Also contemplating a ETE remanned from Autozone. Just trying to stretch out having to pull the tranny right now. Thanks again awesome video.
Hi Ryan, thank you for watching and your kind words...Here's my responses to your questions: 1. Temp fixes: Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do if the transmission is slipping if it was behaving perfectly normal prior to the cooler line snapping off - more than one clutch pack was likely severely damaged and unit will need to come out; front pump may have also been scored and valve body impaired 2. Autozone Transmissions: Everything you ever wanted to know about whether or not you should buy an Autozone transmission and torque converter can be viewed here: th-cam.com/video/uNBPatT1E7M/w-d-xo.html I would have a competent builder go through the transmission, rebuilding it with all the requisite updates and enhancements - check out my 6R80 Rebuild Series for more info: th-cam.com/play/PLMqgQ_reThtKmjEGphcZc-lhCJhNRWHCF.html
@@nickstransmissions oh I will definitely be watching more than once. There is a lot going on but I think the rebuild will be a lot easier than pulling it out of the truck. 4x4 doesn’t make it easier by the looks of it. Great work my man.
Sounds good, man...Yes it can be a pain in the ass dealing with that transfer case/front drive shaft but once they're out of the way it's not too bad. I film and publish a special tools video on these in the next week or so this way you know what you really need to complete the rebuild (if you go strictly by the ATSG manual, you'll end up spending millions of dollars in special tools, lol).
Hey Nick, quick question: I recently rebuilt an old TH350 transmission and the output shaft, while I am able to turn it by hand, doesn't turn very smoothly. I am unsure whether I need to disassemble it again and look for tight spots on the bushings or whatever. It would spin quite nicely up until I have the input shaft and drums installed, and the input shaft spins nice and free and has .020" endplay. Any advice?
Hi Josh - please do me a favor and post your question in my TH350 rebuild video: th-cam.com/video/VGqhyuxhA_M/w-d-xo.html I would like to keep this vid's comments focused on the Ford 6R80. As soon as I see it come through on the TH350 video, I'll respond there and remove this one. Thanks!
Both are true - they are not the same but very closely related and in the case of the 6L/6R, both are based on the ZF6HP26 transmission and both Ford and GM produced their respective 6-speed automatics under license from ZF (applies to the 8-speeds as well)...The 10-speed units are the product of a joint GM-Ford engineering collaboration where the intent was to address all the design/functional weaknesses inherent within the ZF platform while keeping a common architecture for supply chain streamline and economies of scale.
Hi Sean, thanks for watching...The transmission has to come out for overhaul, especially if it had water in it. Hope there isn't more than superficial surface rust on ferrous metal parts. More than likely, the forward clutch is fried but won't know for sure until it's on the bench and you're going through it.
Excellent video. I am eagerly awaiting your valve body vacuum test.
Thank you, Larry!
That valve body video will likely be a two or three-part mini series as there's alot to it...
Hello Nick. This is a great video. Question, my 2014 f150 snapped the transmission line off and I lost 8 quarts of fluid on the freeway. Fixed line and filled it up, Now it slips or doesn’t down shift correctly. Any temp fix to improve the shifting while I save up for a rebuild (pull valve body and clean ports etc)? Also contemplating a ETE remanned from Autozone. Just trying to stretch out having to pull the tranny right now. Thanks again awesome video.
Hi Ryan, thank you for watching and your kind words...Here's my responses to your questions:
1. Temp fixes: Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do if the transmission is slipping if it was behaving perfectly normal prior to the cooler line snapping off - more than one clutch pack was likely severely damaged and unit will need to come out; front pump may have also been scored and valve body impaired
2. Autozone Transmissions: Everything you ever wanted to know about whether or not you should buy an Autozone transmission and torque converter can be viewed here: th-cam.com/video/uNBPatT1E7M/w-d-xo.html
I would have a competent builder go through the transmission, rebuilding it with all the requisite updates and enhancements - check out my 6R80 Rebuild Series for more info: th-cam.com/play/PLMqgQ_reThtKmjEGphcZc-lhCJhNRWHCF.html
Awesome video. I learned a lot. I think…..😂
Thanks, man! Yea, those units have a lot going on inside so feel free to watch multiple times and ask questions if you need to.
@@nickstransmissions oh I will definitely be watching more than once. There is a lot going on but I think the rebuild will be a lot easier than pulling it out of the truck. 4x4 doesn’t make it easier by the looks of it. Great work my man.
Sounds good, man...Yes it can be a pain in the ass dealing with that transfer case/front drive shaft but once they're out of the way it's not too bad. I film and publish a special tools video on these in the next week or so this way you know what you really need to complete the rebuild (if you go strictly by the ATSG manual, you'll end up spending millions of dollars in special tools, lol).
Hey Nick, quick question: I recently rebuilt an old TH350 transmission and the output shaft, while I am able to turn it by hand, doesn't turn very smoothly. I am unsure whether I need to disassemble it again and look for tight spots on the bushings or whatever. It would spin quite nicely up until I have the input shaft and drums installed, and the input shaft spins nice and free and has .020" endplay. Any advice?
Hi Josh - please do me a favor and post your question in my TH350 rebuild video: th-cam.com/video/VGqhyuxhA_M/w-d-xo.html
I would like to keep this vid's comments focused on the Ford 6R80. As soon as I see it come through on the TH350 video, I'll respond there and remove this one.
Thanks!
Are the 6L80 and 6R80 the same trans or is it the 10L and 10R trans?
Both are true - they are not the same but very closely related and in the case of the 6L/6R, both are based on the ZF6HP26 transmission and both Ford and GM produced their respective 6-speed automatics under license from ZF (applies to the 8-speeds as well)...The 10-speed units are the product of a joint GM-Ford engineering collaboration where the intent was to address all the design/functional weaknesses inherent within the ZF platform while keeping a common architecture for supply chain streamline and economies of scale.
@@nickstransmissions cool deal, thank you sir
I have reverse and no forward. Lead frame and valve body replaced. Trans had water in it when I got it.
Hi Sean, thanks for watching...The transmission has to come out for overhaul, especially if it had water in it. Hope there isn't more than superficial surface rust on ferrous metal parts. More than likely, the forward clutch is fried but won't know for sure until it's on the bench and you're going through it.
@@nickstransmissions Thanks man. appreciate the info on the strategy and coinciding serial numbers as well. subbed / liked
Awesome, thanks Sean!
Sorry brother, i should watch before i ask questions lol.
All good, Vic - appreciate your views and engagement.
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Thanks for watching, Joe!